If you want an unforgettable, educational and immersive experience for your pupils,
a full-day visit from WonderDome Mobile Planetarium is the perfect choice.
Whether linked to classroom topics, Science Week, enrichment days or as a special reward,
a whole-day planetarium experience brings the universe to life from the first bell to home time.
Pupils enjoying their time in the WonderDome, immersed in their learning
Here’s why schools across the UK love booking full-day WonderDome visits and why your school will too.
⭐ A Whole Day of Immersive Space Exploration
A full-day WonderDome workshop isn’t just a lesson.
It’s a completely immersive journey through space.
With flexible scheduling, we can deliver multiple planetarium shows throughout the day,
engaging some or all year groups.
This gives you the opportunity to:
- Let every year group experience the dome
- Rotate smaller groups for a more interactive show
- Build a whole-school space or science theme
- Create a timetable that fits seamlessly into your school day
From morning to afternoon, each group steps into the dome excited, inspired and eager to learn.
⭐ Multiple Sessions, Unlimited Astronomy Learning
With a full-day WonderDome visit, your school can enjoy:
- Age-appropriate content for every class
- Tailored experiences for different Key Stages
- SEN-friendly, sensory-adjusted sessions
- Themed shows based on your chosen topics
Whether you want to introduce the Solar System to EYFS/KS1,
explore Earth & Space with KS2,
or dive into astrophysics and space exploration with KS3/KS4,
we adapt every session to the group’s needs.
WonderDome mobile planetarium set up in a school hall and pupils enjoying the 360 imagery
⭐ Curriculum-Aligned Content From EYFS to KS4
Our planetarium shows are designed by astronomy and education specialists,
aligning perfectly with the National Curriculum, including:
- Day and night
- The Solar System
- Phases of the Moon
- Seasons
- Gravity and orbits
- Space exploration and satellites
- Stars, constellations and galaxies
- The electromagnetic spectrum (KS3/KS4)
- Sustainability (selected areas)
A full-day visit allows our Presenters to reinforce these ideas whilst in the dome
and give pupils the chance to ask their burning questions to our space experts.
Not only cementing understanding, as well as boosting pupil engagement.
Curriculum-relevant content presented to different age groups
⭐ Explore the Solar System in Stunning 360°
Throughout the day, children will embark on unforgettable journeys through space.
They may experience:
🚀 Flights through the Solar System
🌍 Close-up views of Earth from space
🌕 The phases of the Moon
✨ Constellations and star stories
🛰️ The International Space Station
🌌 A voyage into deep space
The 360° digital dome surrounds pupils with realistic visuals, sound and motion,
transforming abstract concepts into clear, exciting discoveries.
WonderDome Presenter leading the session inside the dome
⭐ The Perfect Enrichment or Reward Activity
A full-day WonderDome visit creates a buzz across the entire school.
It’s ideal for:
- Science Week
- Space or STEM enrichment days
- Whole-school topic launches
- End-of-term rewards
- Book Week (e.g., space-themed stories)
- Mental health and wellbeing days
The excitement lasts long after the dome is packed away.
Pupils talk about their journey to space for weeks.
A recent 5-star review said:
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⭐ Stress-Free for Teachers — We Bring the Universe to You
A full-day WonderDome visit requires zero additional planning from teachers. We provide:
✔ The inflatable mobile planetarium
✔ All digital projection equipment
✔ Show content tailored to your school
✔ Risk assessments and insurance
✔ Fully trained, DBS-checked Presenter
✔ Setup and pack-down
You only need to provide a hall/room large enough. WonderDome handles everything else.
⭐ Inclusive and SEN-Friendly
WonderDome is committed to creating a calm, accessible environment where every child can learn at their own pace.
We regularly adapt sessions for pupils with:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Sensory sensitivities
- Anxiety
- Physical or learning disabilities
Shows can be adjusted with lower volume, softer lighting, reduced darkness or shorter content.
Many SEN pupils find the dome incredibly calming, engaging and magical.
Find out more about our SEN shows.
⭐ Creating Lasting Learning Memories
A full-day WonderDome visit is far more than a single lesson.
It becomes one of the most memorable experiences of the school year.
Teachers often report:
- Increased engagement in science
- Better understanding of space concepts
- Greater curiosity and questioning
- Improved confidence
- Long-lasting enthusiasm for astronomy and STEM
It’s the kind of “wow” moment that pupils remember long after the school day ends.
🌠 Make Your School Day Unforgettable with WonderDome
A full-day visit from WonderDome Mobile Planetarium blends excitement,
immersive learning and curriculum-aligned science.
With flexible scheduling, age-tailored sessions and breathtaking 360° visuals,
it’s the ideal high-impact experience for any school.
Whether you’re planning for Science Week, a thematic day or a whole-school reward,
WonderDome is ready to help you create a magical, space-filled day pupils will cherish.
WonderDome: Leading the Way in Mobile Planetariums
Mobile planetariumWonderDome offers a fully immersive experience,
taking you on a journey through the cosmos.
Perfect for all ages and abilities.
We now boast a team of 15 presenters, located all over the UK, establishing us as the largest – and best – mobile planetarium organisation in the UK.
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